Create Shortcuts that Work for You

Do you access the same programs frequently and get tired of having to drill through Windows "Start" menu to locate the program? Why not create a keyboard shortcut to the program. It's not difficult to do at all.

First, you need to locate the program in your "Start" menu and then right-click the icon.

Next, select the "Properties." It should look something like this.

With your mouse, click in the "Shortcut Key" box and then press the keystrokes you want to assign to the shortcut.

For example, when I access Microsoft Word, I press CONTROL + SHIFT + W.